We would like to take this opportunity to welcome you to the Mikarie Child Care Centre and hope you decide to join our centre and allow us to share your experience and adventures with us.
The Mikarie Child Care Centre is located at 2 Mikarie Place in Kirrawee and is accessed via Gate 2. Mikarie is an Aboriginal word for ‘depth’ which reflects our commitment in providing a deep and meaningful journey of high quality care and education for all children aged 0-6 years. Our surroundings embrace the community’s diversity, honour the history of the Gweagal People of the Dharawal Nation and our programs are designed to nurture the mind, body and spirit of all who attend.
The Mikarie Child Care Centre provides high quality care and education for all children including those that have disabilities. The early childhood programs provided at the centre, support children with disabilities to integrate into the mainstream setting, experiencing the same style of early education as their peers. Children without disabilities enjoy a high quality care and education program that also encourages them to understand that all children are equal regardless of ability.
The centre operates from 7am until 6pm Monday to Friday. The centre is closed on all public holidays and has an annual two week shutdown period over the Christmas New Year period.
Our service offers children
A commitment to provide high quality children’s services which value and support the principles of early intervention integration and education.
A secure and safe environment for all who attend.
An acceptance and welcoming of all individuals and families.
A commitment to high employee ratios.
An optimal learning environment with highly engaging play based activities developed around the children’s interests
Physical environments and programs which allow access and participation for children of all abilities
If you have any questions about the programs or would like to provide enrol your child please phone the Early Childhood and Education Services Manager on (02) 8536 0122 or via the contact us tab.
Mikarie Child Care Centre promotes and operates according to the vision, mission and values of the Sylvanvale Foundation which is available for perusal on the Sylvanvale website www.sylvanvalefoundation.com.au
Our principal aim is to provide high quality care and education to young children aged between 0-6years in an inclusive and friendly environment where their individual potential is recognised and nurtured, resulting in the blossoming self of esteem.
The environment and programs reflect the diversity of the greater community encouraging respect and understanding while developing a sense of belonging.
The premises and equipment are maintained in a safe, hygienic condition and the supervision of children is a high priority at all times. The employees develop mutually trusting and supportive partnerships with families
and encourage open communication while dealing with sensitive issues or concerns in a respectful and confidential manner.
The Centre’s will promote a safe and supportive environment by encouraging all to:
Treat others with respect
Respect the belongings and equipment of the centre and other children
Care for the centre environment
Work and play safely
Follow the teacher’s directions.
The centre aims to provide a caring, safe environment for its children and aims to help its children to develop:
A sense of enjoyment and satisfaction from learning
An ability to communicate effectively
A sense of personal self-worth
Self-reliance and independence to the greatest degree possible
A feeling of belonging to the local community
A caring attitude toward others.
An appropriate personal development program for the needs of the child will include:
Self-esteem promotion
Communication skills
Recognising and understanding feelings (self regulation)
Social skills
Enhancing individual dignity and self worth
Acknowledgement of rights
Choice and decision making skills
Behaviour support and guidance programs and strategies.
From time to time the centre organises social functions. Employee and parent/family participation is encouraged.
Mikarie Child Care employees develop programs which encapsulate the essence of the Early Years Learning Framework. The programs provide a balance of indoor and outdoor experiences designed to stimulate an eagerness to learn while developing the children’s thinking, social, physical, emotional, communication
and creative potential.
Partnerships with families and observing children’s interests help to build the foundations for class programs which will allow for free play discoveries and create intentional teaching opportunities. This will enable each child’s learning in the five outcomes:
Children have a strong sense of identity
Children are connected with and contribute to their world
Children have a strong sense of wellbeing
Children are confident and involved learners
Children are effective communicators
Employees will participate in the development and implementation of Individual Family Service Plans for children with additional needs to ensure that families are supported and the children are given every opportunity for success. It is important to continually liaise with other organizations and therapists with whom the families are engaged so that continuity is promoted and current resources and equipment are in use.
The Education & Early Learning Manager is responsible for keeping children’s and programming documents as per the Document and records management policy and procedures and uncontrolled documents developed in consultation with the Education & Early Learning Manager. Each child will be engaged in developing their own ‘My Journey’ book which will include short ‘about me’ and ‘my class’ stories, photos and work samples. These books will provide families with an insight into their child’s year and will also include information regarding their child’s progress, participation and achievements as well as general anecdotes about class/centre incursions. Also refer to the Sylvanvale Cultural and linguistic diversity including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander policy and procedures.
Families wishing to gain a placement at the Mikarie Child Care Centre should contact the centre on (02) 8536 0122. An Long Day Care enrolment form must be completed and upon a vacancy becoming available the family will be contacted and offered a placement.
Once a placement is available it will be offered to a family. The family have only 24hrs to accept or decline the placement, or it will be offered to the next family on the waiting list. Each year a new enrolment form needs to be completed for every child accessing the service that year. These forms will be forwarded to parents at the end of October for completion and should be returned by the due date. Your
child cannot commence at the centre, until current enrolment forms are completed.
Fees & charges
0-2 Yrs $80.00 per day
2-3 Yrs $75.00 per day
3-5 Yrs $70.00 per day
These fees may be subsidised for individuals depending on eligibility for other government payments (e.g. Child Care Benefit & Child Care Rebate).
Fees include provision of 3 meals each day (morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea). Parents must provide all other care requirements eg formula, wipes, nappies etc. Fees are payable for all absences including public holidays and the centres closure periods.
A bond equivalent to two weeks fees is payable prior to commencing at the centre.
Gate 2, 2 Mikarie Place
Kirrawee NSW 2232
Ph: 8536 0120
Please feel free to contact us on the number above or fill in your details below and we will contact you as soon as possible.
